Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick

[bikgc]

Had to lug around the brick on my 5Dmkii on my honeymoon. Borrowed it for a friend. Even though it was heavy it took care of everything for me.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5193988197_e9e91645e0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikgc/5193988197/)
My Wife in Hawaii. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikgc/5193988197/) by BikGC (http://www.flickr.com/people/bikgc/), on Flickr

[runninmann]

...the brick ...on my honeymoon. .... took care of everything for me.
I knew it was a versatile lens, but WOW!:lol::lol:

[bikgc]

I knew it was a versatile lens, but WOW!:lol::lol:

Nice one lol twist my words around.

[mikewinburn]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7444/ds38783.jpg


Tareq,
this one is my favorite... the dynamic range appears greater - more pop. Faster Shutter w/ reduced flash output?
What combination of camera and lens capture this beautiful work?

[digirebelva]

couple of new ones

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5198936212_fc7f67369d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5198245671_ed9da4aea2_b.jpg

[Eric B.]

24mm - f/8.0 - 1/125s - ISO200
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/591/mgl1776.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/mgl1776.jpg/)

[Mani-aX]

Took the brick out for a walk in the woods today... got a work out for sure! but its the autumn season's peak here in the south, and i couldn't stay inside the house! CC is always welcome.

http://miagrill.no-ip.com/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/5DMKII/IMG_7409.jpg


http://miagrill.no-ip.com/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/5DMKII/IMG_7429.jpg

http://miagrill.no-ip.com/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/5DMKII/IMG_7452.jpg

[brianodom]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5200316072_e1fc8ffb5d_z.jpg

[Tareq]

Tareq,
this one is my favorite... the dynamic range appears greater - more pop. Faster Shutter w/ reduced flash output?
What combination of camera and lens capture this beautiful work?

Thank you very much!
This shot was done using my Profoto Pro Head [the power was almost ran out and i turned it off to use 580EXII], i remember i used a shuuter speed around 1/125-1/200, i have to check this shot exif to be sure, and i think i also reduced the light output to save power battery but it was too late.

I used 1Ds MarkIII as camera, and the thread is 24-70 so this is the lens used, too bad i was planning to shoot him with my Hasselblad but that day i was in hurry to meet him so i dropped Hassy by mistake and it has an issue which i can see on the shot [some kind of cracked/damaged filter or mirror].

[Adam Jones]

Well, after much torturous deliberation I can say that as of today I'm the proud owner of this lens...here's a shot from my work window before I left for the day...SOOC (except for the crop):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5202631879_4cdc7078fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5202631879/)
112310_Sunset_SOOC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5202631879/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

[dandan1]

24mm - f/8.0 - 1/125s - ISO200
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/591/mgl1776.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/mgl1776.jpg/)


Amazing shot, insanely sharp and detailed.

[PLLphotography]

Well, after much torturous deliberation I can say that as of today I'm the proud owner of this lens...

your eyes will thank you, and your wallet will hate you :lol:

[mikewinburn]

Thank you very much!
This shot was done using my Profoto Pro Head [the power was almost ran out and i turned it off to use 580EXII], i remember i used a shuuter speed around 1/125-1/200, i have to check this shot exif to be sure, and i think i also reduced the light output to save power battery but it was too late.

I used 1Ds MarkIII as camera, and the thread is 24-70 so this is the lens used, too bad i was planning to shoot him with my Hasselblad but that day i was in hurry to meet him so i dropped Hassy by mistake and it has an issue which i can see on the shot [some kind of cracked/damaged filter or mirror].


awesome, work indeed... thanks for the details!
(heaven's... I hope the Hasselblad makes a quick, uncostly recovery!)

[keith breazeal]

Not my typical photo. 5 days of snow brought down several trees. We had an early Thanksgiving dinner with several friends over. Prior to dinner, we had a "tug of war" and pulled the tree off the roof.
On day 5 running on generator power.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5204357351_64b9cca629_b.jpg

[stevetran23]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5192885535_7f9ca79fb2_b.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Lovely symmetry. Four feet to your right would have made it perfect.

[reddyroc007]

havent been sharing much lately, heres one from a recent shoot.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5207284395_085f56d690_z.jpg

[Ricardo222]

Who ruffled HER feathers? Stunning shot, BTW!

[reddyroc007]

Who ruffled HER feathers? Stunning shot, BTW!

prolly the newbie photog ;). thanks for the kind words.

[Adam Jones]

Nice shot, Chris!

I've had this lens for four days now, and it's really beginning to grow on me. I briefly took it off the 50D to mount my 50mm 1.4 today (my up-until-now runaway favorite lens), but ended up switching right back to the 24-70. :)

You'll have to pardon the brown dog shots; she's my most willing (and best looking) model. ;)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5209924191_f456e673e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5209924191/)
Samantha in Flat Light (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5209924191/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5210587744_38be59e396_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5210587744/)
112610_Samantha_02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5210587744/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

[reddyroc007]

thanks. beautiful dog, beautiful pictures. love the sharpness at the eyes.

[1move]

Haven't posted in here for a while, here is one from a recent wedding, C&C welcome & encouraged.


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc52/1move_2007/IMG_1684-2.jpg

[keith breazeal]

havent been sharing much lately, heres one from a recent shoot.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5207284395_085f56d690_z.jpg

Really nice! Different and original pose :)

[keith breazeal]

Here's one from last summers custom motorcycle show.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5212172185_30efb26c94_b.jpg

[Sharpstat]

Haven't posted in here for a while, here is one from a recent wedding, C&C welcome & encouraged.


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc52/1move_2007/IMG_1684-2.jpg

Nice capture. Only thing I would have done taking the picture is get on one knee and shoot her at eye level. Some children respond better when they don't have to look up at you, we do seem rather imposing sometimes.She is a cutie.

[1move]

Nice capture. Only thing I would have done taking the picture is get on one knee and shoot her at eye level. Some children respond better when they don't have to look up at you, we do seem rather imposing sometimes.She is a cutie.

I did try that, but the background had construction signs etc. so the photo just didnt cut it, this was one of the better ones of the little cute flower girl.

[Bave]

This was a tough one! Handheld, 3200 ISO, 1/25 @42mm while being moved forward by a shoulder to shoulder crowd on the riverwalk while pushing a stroller. :lol:
Not the best shot but the prettiness of Christmas really helps.



http://i54.tinypic.com/2dhtk45.jpg

[guitarman2977]

Two from a shoot I did with my neighbors' kids:

http://nickelhorse.smugmug.com/photos/1036922302_cXiez-XL-1.jpg

http://nickelhorse.smugmug.com/photos/1036922696_hhKnG-XL-1.jpg

[40dbaby]

LA Auto show

[GMCPhotographics]

The 24-70L is just so versatile. Here's a landscape I took last week in the Snow:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5218884390_0e6e844f92_b.jpg

[Bave]

The 24-70L is just so versatile. Here's a landscape I took last week in the Snow:

It definitely is. I can only imagine how great it will be with IS.

[agphotography]

I'm one of the few people that don't care about having IS in a lens like this. Long tele lenses sure, but not mid-range stuff like this :)

I'm sure this is still my most used lens for regular work. It truly is versatile.

[GMCPhotographics]

This shot was on a Gitzo, so an IS unit wouldn't help here.

[FlyingPhotog]

IS is all well and good but I think I'll keep my current "Brick"
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v14/p442647698.jpg

[TooManyShots]

It definitely is. I can only imagine how great it will be with IS.


Properly more heavier and costs more too. IQ and AF may be the same unless they are improving the optics and quality control. Hmm.....I am about to send mine in to Canon for back focused issue. Bought new too with UY code.

[TooManyShots]

I'm one of the few people that don't care about having IS in a lens like this. Long tele lenses sure, but not mid-range stuff like this :)

I'm sure this is still my most used lens for regular work. It truly is versatile.


Correct, if you can't get motion stopping shots with a lens like this without IS, one should stay away from the 85L and 135L as well...:) IS only stops your camera motion, not the motions from your subjects. So what if you can shoot at 1/10 second shutter speed at the long end when you can't even freeze your subject's movements without 1/200s.

[maxblack]

It definitely is. I can only imagine how great it will be with IS.

Just my opinion, I couldn't care less about IS on this lens.
I know when I use it, my shots just come out great.
It inspires confidence and has never failed me.
Unless they make the optics better somehow, you can keep the bigger, heavier IS version of this lens if they ever decide to make it.
Get the 24-105 if you want IS. Leave my perfect brick alone, thank you. :p

[Bave]

I'm biased from what I experienced going from the 70-200 to the 70-200 II. Then again, I wouldn't pay a $1k premium over my current 24-70 as it is sharper than my 70-200 MKI was. However, I'm a shaky handed coffee drinker so I could use IS even when shooting with a 24L on a tripod :lol:

[agphotography]

Bob, perhaps it's time to invest in a cable release? ;)

One thing I really like about the 24-70L is that (when you've got a good working solid copy) it is just a wonderfully consistent lens. It just works. All the time. I love working with my fast L primes for my own enjoyment and some special purpose jobs or low light events, but when I NEED to make sure the shot will be right on the money. The 24-70L and 70-200 f/2.8L are my go-to lenses.

It may weigh a ton, but that's why I work out ;). I'll never hesitate to recommend this lens to anyone.

[maxblack]

I'm biased from what I experienced going from the 70-200 to the 70-200 II. Then again, I wouldn't pay a $1k premium over my current 24-70 as it is sharper than my 70-200 MKI was. However, I'm a shaky handed coffee drinker so I could use IS even when shooting with a 24L on a tripod :lol:

:lol:

[Bave]

Bob, perhaps it's time to invest in a cable release? ;)
.......

:o I was talking about when I use a wireless remote. I'm that shaky.

[Tareq]

Almost 99% of my 24-70L are coming out amazing, no IS at all, and i am sure if there is IS in this lens it will not change the fact that i can get great images with or without IS for standard mid range lenses, even with 24-105 sometimes i turn off IS and i don't see any difference unless i intentionally shot at 1/10 and shake my hand, but with the subject moving, even at 1/200 with IS on i can't get sharp results of it.

[GMCPhotographics]

Everyone's shooting needs are different. I have no exception to having an IS unit, but it's an extra expense to what will be an expensive replacement lens. Plus the posibility of it being even heavier that the current brick isn't really favourable. In terms of IQ, sure there's a little room for improvement but mine is already sharp enough wide open for my 5DII.

[Mike]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5214855549_8eef69e30f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5214855549/)
Snowy Sandwich-0008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5214855549/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5214856877_503242c7ac_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5214856877/)
Snowy Sandwich-0011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5214856877/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

[imposterjeff]

This was a tough one! Handheld, 3200 ISO, 1/25 @42mm while being moved forward by a shoulder to shoulder crowd on the riverwalk while pushing a stroller. :lol:
Not the best shot but the prettiness of Christmas really helps.



http://i54.tinypic.com/2dhtk45.jpg

I miss san antonio.

[Headshotzx]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5223883453_1fbf71f27f_b.jpg

Photographed at Changi Airport, Singapore

[agphotography]

Nice! I like that one!

[gnnbtrn]

Bridge.
I wanted to make a blurred foreground, and make it in two colors:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5225003442_79a864f80a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/5225003442/)
XK8V0333 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/5225003442/) by Genna B (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbaturin/), on Flickr

[OscarPiechowski]

1D Mark III 24-70L shooted at f/3.2

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4130/b2jpg.jpg

[Adam Jones]

^^ Wow, really nice...

Took the Brick on its first official doggy shoot today (pro bono, of course!). :D The lens performed great...I could still use some work, on the other hand. :lol:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5232427713_0db7bdba0b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5232427713/)
120410_Liesel_23 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5232427713/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5233019890_33a1fbc4c9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233019890/)
120410_Liesel_25 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233019890/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5232427371_f83fb41683_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5232427371/)
120410_Liesel_19 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5232427371/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5233019178_3ea88df34a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233019178/)
120410_Liesel_14 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233019178/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

[tonylong]

Anthony, those came out nicely -- I'd say this is a great lens for that type of shooting!

[Adam Jones]

Anthony, those came out nicely -- I'd say this is a great lens for that type of shooting!

Thanks, Tony! :) I think you're right...the versatility and image quality make it a fantastic tool.

[tonylong]

Thanks, Tony! :) I think you're right...the versatility and image quality make it a fantastic tool.

Yeah, and for that type of shooting, in my opinion you don't need a faster lens. Using wider apertures when shooting close up like that end up with too much blur in all the wrong places.

[westbon]

One for this morning.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5233914441_dba155cea4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airsoft-toy/5233914441/)
Sunflower?? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airsoft-toy/5233914441/) by Quáck Heo (http://www.flickr.com/people/airsoft-toy/), on Flickr

[TooManyShots]

Lens have been calibrated by Canon. Some shot from it. Have the lens less than 3 weeks.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5236110548_55b6dd1e92_b.jpg

[Trixster!]

A few from France:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5210219392_92f72082a4_b.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5210219392_92f72082a4_b.jpg)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5185912606_0560c92d9a_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5185912606_0560c92d9a_b.jpg)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5185287193_770d8a3b6a_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5185287193_770d8a3b6a_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/5185209287_b25ecc0706_b.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/5185209287_b25ecc0706_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1028/5185121559_eb1bb2e168_b.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1028/5185121559_eb1bb2e168_b.jpg)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5184332300_ecef2508a6_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5184332300_ecef2508a6_b.jpg)

[echo]

As much as I prefer primes, my 24-70L is very, very good.

A couple from the last day or so...

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/maddy-mikey-3297/1115627331_KXuB7-XL.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/maddy-mikey-3356/1115625299_UpJVY-XL.jpg

:)

[geekaleek]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5235671049_af7a947db0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/5235671049/)
krystle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/5235671049/) by geekaleek (http://www.flickr.com/people/geekaleek/), on Flickr

[Adam Jones]

Yeah, and for that type of shooting, in my opinion you don't need a faster lens. Using wider apertures when shooting close up like that end up with too much blur in all the wrong places.

I think I know what you're referring to.... :lol::o Ah, the challenges of shooting wiggly puppies.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5233390456_c6c8e44880.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233390456/)
120410_Liesel_01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5233390456/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

[Tim Park]

http://www.timparkphotography.com/images/min-cindy-2010-2b.jpg

[ions]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5243380700_6a5ecb0c8e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5243380700/)

[Marloon]

The 24-70L is fantastic for studio work as I only shoot this lens from f4-f11. If i am shooting up to f4, the primes take over the work. Besides from that, the lens is fantastic!
http://i52.tinypic.com/sos8dl.jpg

[Tareq]

The nice beautiful shots here making me not to post anything, lol
I will post soon as i miss this thread and this lens is almost my only lens to use for general shooting in life with Canon in my area.

[OscarPiechowski]

1D Mark III and 24-70L
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5010/sov2.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5179/p1g4ssov.jpg

[Adam Jones]

^^ Exceedingly creepy. I love it. :D

[OscarPiechowski]

i want too put fire on his suit but....he was so scared ; /

[Headshotzx]

i want too put fire on his suit but....he was so scared ; DDD

Okay I'm not sure if the photograph is creepy, or you are...

Anyway, great shot for the second one especially!

[lifejacket]

Niiiiceeee

[mury]

Bob, perhaps it's time to invest in a cable release? ;)

It may weigh a ton, but that's why I work out ;). I'll never hesitate to recommend this lens to anyone.

I am considering this lens to compliment my 16-35mm and 70-200mm.
I own EF 50mm f/1.4 and I am using 50d, so the gap is actually 56-112.
Do you find it useful on crop? Are the colours similar to EF 16-35mm f/2.8L or better, more like EF 70-200mm f/2.8L?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

[PLLphotography]

I wouldn't really want to take a landscape pic with this on a crop.

on a crop it's effectively 38-112mm, but before I got my 5D II, I was using this lens just fine on a 50D.

[Adam Jones]

I am considering this lens to compliment my 16-35mm and 70-200mm.
I own EF 50mm f/1.4 and I am using 50d, so the gap is actually 56-112.
Do you find it useful on crop? Are the colours similar to EF 16-35mm f/2.8L or better, more like EF 70-200mm f/2.8L?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

I own the 50D and the Canon 50mm f/1.4 as well. Over the past 9 months, the 50mm lens has been my go-to lens (before Oct. I was using the 50mm f/1.8 ). With that said, I purchased the 24-70 several weeks ago and its image quality, versatility, and build (read: focusing) have kept my 50mm in the bag.

I don't know how the colors compare to the 16-35mm or the 70-200mm f/2.8, but I can tell you that saturation is very good. This image is SOOC, shot through a high-rise window:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5202631879_4cdc7078fa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5202631879/)

Furthermore, the focal length has not been a bother on the APS-C sensor, yet. But then again, I'm not a dedicated landscape photographer, and I do intend to change to a FF sensor within a year. I think, given your other lenses, this would fit your needs very nicely.

[dandan1]

I'd love to meet that guy, Oscar!

[rodleviton]

I like the shots coming from this lens. It may just be my first "L" along with the 70-200 f2.8 IS...

[OscarPiechowski]

I'd love to meet that guy, Oscar!



next time i gona join to this creepy world of my imagination. Patience ;)

[Mani-aX]

some shots from last weekend... all natural lighting...

oh and can you tell, i love B&W :D

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130904544_hkgnsXcW_IMG_7576.jpg

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130904547_PrzdFxwN_IMG_7616.jpg

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130906417_CpvN3WPE_IMG_7496_b.jpg

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130906570_obCjm9xP_IMG_7598.jpg

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130906881_Nj9SkpqU_IMG_7633.jpg

http://remote.southpike.org:81/Mani-aX/CanonDigital/130939039_wgnYPleL_IMG_7547.jpg

[rodcof72]

Hello, I am wondering if there will be any chance theyre gonna make 24-70 with IS?

[FuturamaJSP]

The rumor of a new version with IS has been around for at least two years if not longer... besides who needs IS on that lens anyway?

Exposure 0.1 sec (1/10)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5243637644_a66ddbd1f5_b.jpg

[rodcof72]

The rumor of a new version with IS has been around for at least two years if not longer... besides who needs IS on that lens anyway?

Exposure 0.1 sec (1/10)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5243637644_a66ddbd1f5_b.jpg

nice pix. love the snow. looking forward to snow down here.

[Ricardo222]

Hello, I am wondering if there will be any chance theyre gonna make 24-70 with IS?

Why? It's already complicated enough with it's reverse zooming mechanism, which I think is a really good design.
But then again, why not...I think I'd buy one eventually....

[runninmann]

The rumor of a new version with IS has been around for at least two years if not longer... besides who needs IS on that lens anyway?

The crop shooters who own a 17-55 IS and move to full frame?;):) Of course they could opt for the 24-105, I suppose.

[Tareq]

Hello, I am wondering if there will be any chance theyre gonna make 24-70 with IS?

Why? It's already complicated enough with it's reverse zooming mechanism, which I think is a really good design.
But then again, why not...I think I'd but one eventually....

The crop shooters who own a 17-55 IS and move to full frame?;):) Of course they could opt for the 24-105, I suppose.

I really wish that you and we [including me] look for something different than adding some more features on old lenses that are good enough, for me having IS on 24-70 will never making me to replace it, i didn't replace 100 macro for IS, i didn't replace 70-200 because mkII, so why not thinking about different things than adding IS or producing MKII of old lenses, for me i will always think to buy 24-100 f2.8 over 24-70 f2.8 IS, or if that 24-105 IS became 20-150 f2.8 even without IS, i never complaint about needing IS on 24-70, even i never feel happy that i have IS on 24-105, i even don't know if that IS really did something for it, i try not to shoot at 1/20 or slower even if i have powerful IS, but i know people want anything to be added to current lenses to believe it will enhance their photos, and i can't stop them to wish whatever they want but i really don't want that 24-70 to have IS, then more weight and more money and maybe not many can afford it.

[FuturamaJSP]

The crop shooters who own a 17-55 IS and move to full frame?;):) Of course they could opt for the 24-105, I suppose.

I am pretty sure that many of the crop shooters don't own or will ever own the 17-55 IS :p My first DSLR kit was a 40D and 17-85 IS USM then upgraded the kit lens to the 24-70L and had that lens on the 40D for a year before upgrading to FF. I loved the 24-70/40D combo and found it extremely useful for portraits and certain landscape shots if I wanted go wider I have a 10-20mm lens for that :p
I totally agree with mr Tareq. Sometimes IS is a bit overvalued.


nice pix. love the snow. looking forward to snow down here.
Thanks!
Well I do hope you guys won't get the ridiculously low temperatures down there too :p
Right now it's -2 F outside... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Tareq]

I am pretty sure that many of the crop shooters don't own or will ever own the 17-55 IS :p My first DSLR kit was a 40D and 17-85 IS USM then upgraded the kit lens to the 24-70L and had that lens on the 40D for a year before upgrading to FF. I loved the 24-70/40D combo and found it extremely useful for portraits and certain landscape shots if I wanted go wider I have a 10-20mm lens for that :p
I totally agree with mr Tareq. Sometimes IS is a bit overvalued.



Thanks!
Well I do hope you guys won't get the ridiculously low temperatures down there too :p
Right now it's -2 F outside... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

And the funny thing is that i watch this thread and find out how amazing this lens can do, even that 24-105 shots don't appealing me as much as this lens, so how come that Is on 24-105 didn't give that much difference then? Also the nice shots here making me to ask who did complain that they want IS to have better shot? maybe i didn't read the entire posts in this thread but all what i heard as an issue with this Brick is the focus problem [either back focus or front focus] calling the lens as a bad copy.

[Jannie]

If it's front focus or back focus, then use the Microfocus to adjust it to fit the body, mine is adjusted at +3, my 85L at +1 but the 24mm series one that I had ( and it was a very good one) was +12, before I adjusted it, I was scratching my head (I find wide angles confusing to judge the focus some days) but I played with it and at +12 it really was right on. Before I had a camera with Micro Focus adjustment, I was sending lenses and one body in to Canon to have them tweaked to perfection. With MA, I had everything dialed in the day I got the camera.

[capital50]

Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 70 mm



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5252583858_7a25386def_z.jpg

[Martin.D]

Last 2 weeks I've been putting together a studio in my cellar, weekend just gone I had a couple of families to test it out for me.

I have a couple of areas that I have cornered off with wooden flooring, this shot is using 2 speedlites (430 EX II) - they will have to do untill I can get my self a couple of studio lights..

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s1/v21/p256789693-4.jpg

[Denis Seguin]

from the Sacramento Easyriders motorcycle show

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4301853178_59958d5955_b.jpg

beautiful knucklehead!

[RaKLeZ]

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9563/cinematic.jpg

[Dr.Pete]

Family Christmas photos. :)

http://www.kreishmanphoto.com/Family/Christmas-Portraits-2010/IMG9674-Edit/1123642240_qtf4k-XL-1.jpg

[FuturamaJSP]

And the funny thing is that i watch this thread and find out how amazing this lens can do, even that 24-105 shots don't appealing me as much as this lens, so how come that Is on 24-105 didn't give that much difference then? Also the nice shots here making me to ask who did complain that they want IS to have better shot? maybe i didn't read the entire posts in this thread but all what i heard as an issue with this Brick is the focus problem [either back focus or front focus] calling the lens as a bad copy.

I haven't used the 24-105 f4 but the fact it is a f4 lens and I often need to shoot at f2.8 to separate the subject from the background at wider FL and I know f4 is often not enough after have used the EF-S 17-85 IS. I am not trying to offend anyone here but I believe those whom would find IS on the brick useful are those who are older with shaky hands.

Well other than the IS hype there are also a few in here who complain about the focusing issues with the brick. I really don't know if mine has the same issue because I haven't spent time testing it and I haven't had to do a 100% crop on any of my shots so far. If I ever need to crop that much then it means I need a longer lens. I consider it waste of time to check at which focal lengths my copy back- or front-focuses because I am satisfied with the shots I have got so far.

If it's front focus or back focus, then use the Microfocus to adjust it to fit the body, mine is adjusted at +3, my 85L at +1 but the 24mm series one that I had ( and it was a very good one) was +12, before I adjusted it, I was scratching my head (I find wide angles confusing to judge the focus some days) but I played with it and at +12 it really was right on. Before I had a camera with Micro Focus adjustment, I was sending lenses and one body in to Canon to have them tweaked to perfection. With MA, I had everything dialed in the day I got the camera.

I heard it has this so called focusing anomaly or whatever which means it could front focus and back focus at different FL but as I said I have got sharp images without AF adjustments at all focal lengths probably because I haven't had to extensively crop photos taken with that lens.

[Jannie]

I wouldn't be suppressed if I have taken 10,000 frames with my 24-70 and have never noticed anything change at different focal lengths and I use that lens at f2.8 quite often. Actually the only lens I've owned that had issues that couldn't be readily fixed was the 24-105 which distorted too much when shooting wider than 35mm on my old 5D. But most of the L lenses that I have owned could at times seem just a tiny bit less crisp when stopped down all the way. Nothing horrible to stop menfrommdoing it if I really needed the depth of field but I don't normally go there.

[Martin.D]

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s3/v25/p511736596-4.jpg (http://www.martins-photography.com/p70966016/h1e807b14#h1e807b14)

[keith breazeal]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5265164500_edce1f5468_b.jpg

[keith breazeal]

beautiful knucklehead!

Wow! That goes back aways :)

[vinnie6756]

"Lost In Time"

[rick99gsx]

Half Dome, Yosemite :)

(looks way nicer when is not compressed)

[PLLphotography]

nice shot Rick!

[rick99gsx]

Thanks :)

[TooManyShots]

From the NYC Union Square market....

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5267498804_b1657a2e95_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5267498804/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5267498968_48a75f83e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5267498968/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5267498888_cd44482018_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5267498888/)

[Adam Jones]

^^ Looks like it was pretty chilly out!

[TooManyShots]

^^ Looks like it was pretty chilly out!


Is warmer today. The past 2 days the temperature was in the single digit.

[captevo]

bit the bullet, sold some cropped only lenses, and ordered this lens to use with my (just came in today) 5dm2.
this forums is poisonous

[FlyingPhotog]

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p656324712.jpg
1DMkIV + 24-70mm f/2.8L .. 1/160 @ f/4.5 ISO 100

[Emilv]

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p656324712.jpg
1DMkIV + 24-70mm f/2.8L .. 1/160 @ f/4.5 ISO 100


Whoaawwww!!!!! What a shot!!!! I love it!!!!

[keith breazeal]

^^^^^^^WHOA! So cool!

[keith breazeal]

a b&w version

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5270891216_891d2c0799_b.jpg

[mikewinburn]

First post to this thread..having a little holiday fun.
NO PP other than crop and add exif
But in viewing the preview here it definitely looks edge sharpened. I used Microsoft Digital Imagin Standard 2006. Again only thing added was a text box....strange...
Anyone else use this and find the same results?

[mikewinburn]

here's the original pic .. no exif posted and not cropped
and actually, looking at this one that's been downrez'd to fit makes it look excessivley soft.. oh well.. cant win

[Adam Jones]

I think the method of attaching images via the forums is very limiting, and I highly recommend using an imagehost like Flickr.

[keith breazeal]

I went through the same thing a few years ago. My method now is to edit at full size, then save a copy at 2000-2500 pixel width. Use that image to upload to Flickr.

[xrayhead]

Still trying to get used to the large images from this Canon (my Nikon was only 12MP).. Anyway, this was taken today in the magic hour before sun up!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/xrayhead/th_IMG_0248.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/xrayhead/IMG_0248.jpg)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/xrayhead/picinfo.png

I still cant seem to keep the quality when I downsize them with PS CS5

[Adam Jones]

Downsizing in Photoshop will require some sharpening after the fact if you'd like to retain image quality, unfortunately.

[xrayhead]

Downsizing in Photoshop will require some sharpening after the fact if you'd like to retain image quality, unfortunately.

I don't 100% follow, I never had this issue before with the smaller 12mp images :confused:

[FlyingPhotog]

Can't have a "party" without Balloons...

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v22/p675379434.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p644616926.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v16/p583971318.jpg
MkIII + "Brick"

[two40]

magic colours. *thumbs up*

[newporthomie]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5054061932_4331661840_b.jpg

[nguyenduycuong]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5238253529_6634111af4_b.jpg

[mikewinburn]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5238253529_6634111af4_b.jpg

awesome catpure - composition and apparent dynamic range!

[mikewinburn]

I think the method of attaching images via the forums is very limiting, and I highly recommend using an imagehost like Flickr.

Downsizing in Photoshop will require some sharpening after the fact if you'd like to retain image quality, unfortunately.

I went through the same thing a few years ago. My method now is to edit at full size, then save a copy at 2000-2500 pixel width. Use that image to upload to Flickr.


Thanks, Gentlemen. I will try linking through flickr. Haven't been much on posting pics except recently having found POTN. Always just stored on a HDD and for years have them hooked to a slideshow for a living room monitor. I should have capitalized on the idea... i see photoframes everywhere now...hahah

[xrayhead]

Think I'm starting to get better results now :confused:

60D + 24-70 L USM
1/50 @ f/20.0 ISO 100

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/xrayhead/LightMyFire1024.jpg

[Adam Jones]

Think I'm starting to get better results now :confused:

60D + 24-70 L USM
1/50 @ f/20.0 ISO 100


Yep, looks pretty good. What did you do differently?

[xrayhead]

I changed the sharpness in "User Def 1" within the Camera settings to 6 instead of 3. At default I just couldn't get the detail back in post. Also for some reason my PC is having issues converting really big 18mp images so I also changed the output size to Medium/fine.

I've just rebuilt my PC and I've gone from PS4 to PS5 (dont know if they've changed anything in ver.5), also I did some reading up on the best reduction settings to use in Photoshop! So for now I'll tackle the sharpness of the images from the camera and when I'm happy with that I'll look into the issues I have working with the large files.

Going to pick up a new Dell UltraSharp U2711 27" next week as I'm not 100% happy with the monitor I have at present. Hopefully this will make it easyer working with these files...

[Adam Jones]

Sounds like you need some more RAM!

[xrayhead]

Hmm, already running the following;

Intel i7 @4GHz on EX58-UD5 with 6GB DDR3 PC3-12800C8- Corsair 850w PSU - 2xWD-Rapters in Raid-0 - ATI Radeon HD 5770 - Dell 2407WFP

Anyway, before I tackle that one I need to get my camera set-up to produce images I like. Think its about time to have a dam good read of the Manual :D

Thanks for the help so far1

Xray

[TampaFoto]

Hmm, already running the following;

Intel i7 @4GHz on EX58-UD5 with 6GB DDR3 PC3-12800C8- Corsair 850w PSU - 2xWD-Rapters in Raid-0 - ATI Radeon HD 5770 - Dell 2407WFP

Anyway, before I tackle that one I need to get my camera set-up to produce images I like. Think its about time to have a dam good read of the Manual :D



Thanks for the help so far1

Xray


Shoot RAW.

[Martin.D]

Can't have a "party" without Balloons...

MkIII + "Brick"

Quality set of photos!

one from me.. from a recent family shooting...

Keeping Fit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/5275314860/) by Martin..D (http://www.flickr.com/people/martins_album/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5275314860_4886b5eb0a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/5275314860/)

[FuturamaJSP]

Shoot RAW.

+1
It is waste of time and money to have a pro lens and a decent DSLR and still shooting jpeg :p

Well maybe your comp got a nasty virus or something because I have been processing 27mb RAW files on my old piece of crap with P4 2.4GHz 1Gig PC3200 DDR ATI 9550PRO 256MB without any problem :rolleyes: :oops: :o

[Adam Jones]

No reason why your CPU should be chugging on those files with those specs!

[xrayhead]

+1
It is waste of time and money to have a pro lens and a decent DSLR and still shooting jpeg :p

Well maybe your comp got a nasty virus or something because I have been processing 27mb RAW files on my old piece of crap with P4 2.4GHz 1Gig PC3200 DDR ATI 9550PRO 256MB without any problem :rolleyes: :oops: :o

This was RAW, took it this weekend!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/xrayhead/IMG_0248.jpg

[Headshotzx]

Re-post from 5D2 thread:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5277278535_fde7295219_b.jpg

Singaporeans.
Always busy.
Always having the urgency to travel fast.
Always trying to be as productive as ever.
The need for speed is in our blood.


Edit: No tripod, btw. This lens + 5D2 ungripped is a joy to handhold, and very very easy to drag the shutter without jitters.

[nguyenduycuong]

Re-post from 5D2 thread:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5277278535_fde7295219_b.jpg

Singaporeans.
Always busy.
Always having the urgency to travel fast.
Always trying to be as productive as ever.
The need for speed is in our blood.

creative shot

[agphotography]

Hmm, already running the following;

Intel i7 @4GHz on EX58-UD5 with 6GB DDR3 PC3-12800C8- Corsair 850w PSU - 2xWD-Rapters in Raid-0 - ATI Radeon HD 5770 - Dell 2407WFP

Anyway, before I tackle that one I need to get my camera set-up to produce images I like. Think its about time to have a dam good read of the Manual :D

Thanks for the help so far1

Xray

You should easily be able to handle the files with that computer.... I have a 4 year old quad-core Mac Pro that handles the 21mp 5DmkII and 18mp 7D files mostly ok, it's a little slow, but far from unbearable.

[FuturamaJSP]

Wow! Considering Core2 Quad was first released in late 2006 or early 2007 you probably paid quite a lot for that Mac :O

[Rai33]

Re-post from 5D2 thread:



Singaporeans.
Always busy.
Always having the urgency to travel fast.
Always trying to be as productive as ever.
The need for speed is in our blood.


Edit: No tripod, btw. This lens + 5D2 ungripped is a joy to handhold, and very very easy to drag the shutter without jitters.

Nice one

[Adam Jones]

^^ Love the Tron shot, great time to drag the shutter. I can't wait to do some of that kind of work. :-)

As for me, I couldn't resist snapping off a couple shots of the dog when I came across this carpet of yellow leaves blown down in our latest storm.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5272355826_96eb3e4306_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5272355826/)
121810_Samantha_02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27635537@N02/5272355826/) by A. Helton (http://www.flickr.com/people/27635537@N02/), on Flickr

[agphotography]

Wow! Considering Core2 Quad was first released in late 2006 or early 2007 you probably paid quite a lot for that Mac :O

No sir. That was the benefit of working for Apple ;) I paid a little over a grand for the core system and then I have added upgrades over the years. Hehe. Too bad I'm not there anymore.

[Jebus]

Love this lens :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5280960923_a1fcb18450_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallaki/5280960923/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5280960719_b5180118ab_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallaki/5280960923/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5280960329_3364143c4f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallaki/5280961151/)

[two40]

Gorgeous light Jebus.

[captevo]

Received this lens, it truly is "The Brick" :)
Would you say i can skip getting the 35 and 50 ? (for now, unless i hit the jack pot)

[professoryeti]

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/Greenbrier027/1134404417_983Jk-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/15163959_68wqy#1134404417_983Jk-A-LB)

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Professional/Will-Vollmer/Vollmer-37/1125005347_H2vUM-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Portfolio/People/13882401_stLvH#1125005347_H2vUM-A-LB)

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/Greenbrier036/1134419868_tUgDW-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/15163959_68wqy#1134419868_tUgDW-A-LB)

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/Greenbrier035/1134420908_qdR5M-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/15163959_68wqy#1134420908_qdR5M-A-LB)

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Professional/goulddeanwedding/GouldDeanWedding192/1098284077_q8Dtw-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Portfolio/Wedding/13871726_qtBsJ#1098284077_q8Dtw-A-LB)

http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/Greenbrier008/1134130554_UXC2q-L.jpg (http://www.joshnibertphotography.com/Life/Greenbrier/15163959_68wqy#1134130554_UXC2q-A-LB)

[ChuckingFluff]

some recent shots with this lens.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5274318633_1fa6f92926_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5281845712_f12e10ddb7_b.jpg

[Tommydigi]

Great dog portraits.

[TooManyShots]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5283342645_ffb0493204_b.jpg

[rcjd]

Received this lens, it truly is "The Brick" :)
Would you say i can skip getting the 35 and 50 ? (for now, unless i hit the jack pot)

Absolutely not. The 50 L you get for the shallow dof. You cannot achieve those results with the Brick.

[ChuckingFluff]

Great dog portraits.

Thanks Tommy, I'm starting to get the hang of this lens now.

[Ricardo222]

Thanks Tommy, I'm starting to get the hang of this lens now.

You sure are...these are great!

[Adam Jones]

You sure are...these are great!

I agree, great stuff. Lovely looking dogs. ...and I love your screen name. :lol:

[Matthias46]

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/908/img0218n.jpg

[david lacey]

Snow day made me feel like experimenting.

My 24-70 doesn't get my love much these days but it is just so versatile.

http://davidlaceyphotography.smugmug.com/photos/1134957499_kDSPy-XL.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/6906/ds38643.jpg

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5489/ds38617.jpg